The models sent on a mission by Daimler are powered by a fuel cell system which comprises a 136 hp electric motor (290 Nm of torque) with cold-start capability. The model is capable of reaching 250 miles (400 km) before refueling with hydrogen.
"One major advantage of fuel cell technology is that it can be used in a wide variety of vehicles, from passenger cars to buses. Moreover, it is not only suitable for short distances that are for example covered in public transport, but also for longer distances," said Herbert Kohler, Daimler chief of E-Drive & Future Mobility.
"Fuel cell vehicles therefore have a great potential for CO2 reduction over a wide range of mobility needs."
The journey through Australia will last for 13 days, and will cover 5,000 km. From Perth, the destination which will be reached on 10 April, the three models will head for China, where they will begin the local leg of the World Drive.
The three B-Klasse models will rest for several days in Shanghai, at the auto show which will open its doors in the city around that time. After that, the longest trip of the journey, a 14,000 km trek through Eurasia, will see the model arrive at the original starting point in Stuttgart.
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